Stillspotting NYC

Nap in public, Google's digital wallet, branded comedy and more in this week's look at the web

In an attempt to introduce a little calm into the urban landscape, the Guggenheim is tasking architects, designers, artists, etc. with creating ” stillspots” in the five boroughs of NYC. The first such happening “Sanatorium” consists of Mexican artist Pedro Reyes’ experimental (and experiential) therapy sessions this coming June.

DumbDumb

Nap in public, Google's digital wallet, branded comedy and more in this week's look at the web

Paper mag recently profiled the agency started by former Arrested Development costars Will Arnett and Jason Bateman in 2010. The cleverly uncomplicated design of the operation delivers comedic branded content as a digital-age answer to the traditional advertising model.

Link About It: This Week’s Picks

Flat-pack platforms, Playboy's archive for iPads, a sneaker encyclopedia and more in this week's look at the web

1. Inception Chair Designer Vivian Chiu created this fascinating chair within a chair within a chair. The conceptual seating is so enchanting I almost can’t remember whose dream I’m in. 2. Female Foosball Showing up in NYC for ICFF, the first-ever female foosball player finally puts the ladies in power on the table. 3. Build Your Own Platform Fashion-forward shoe designer United Nude teamed up …